Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13160, John Godding, Mass.

SERVICE
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Goddard John
S. 13160
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85472 - To New York from out
John Godding
of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Richardson of the Regt: commanded by Col. Carey. in the Mass: militia was for 8 mo: 14 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 28 Dollars 25 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Apr. 1833 and sent to R. Temple.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $56. 50 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 14. 12
$70. 62
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book 2 Vol. 3 Page 66 8 4 — 186
Transf d to N York from 4 March 1834 - Oct 4 th
Calvin Carey, 11/11/59

John Godding
Ex No. 2,904
8mo. 14 or pre
21.66 1.58 23.24
1.54 4

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 21 st day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Melland Dist. now sitting, John Godding a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. In January 1776 he lived at Atleboro' Mass.  chasetts , & volunteered to serve one month & marched to Roxbury, & served in Capt. Richardson's Company, Ensign Page - The names of his other officers he has forgotten, served out his time at Roxbury & was dismissed. The 1. July 1776 he enlisted for five months, & served in Capt. Richardson's company in Col. Carey's Regt. - Lt. Col. Stephen Richardson, Maj. Paine, Lt. Benj. Tingley, Ensign W m Sweetland - marched to New Haven then to the City of New York by water - remained there until driven out by the enemy in Sept. - Genl. Putnam commanded the Brigade - retreated to Harlem - then to White Plains & he was taken with 14 days before his time was out, & was obliged to stay six months Croton, where he was dismissed; was on the left wing when the battle was fought & was not called into action. In 1777 he enlisted one month to go on the expedition to R. Island under Genl. Spencer, marched to Providence then to Warren, where he was discharged - served in Capt. Geo. Root's Company, Lt. Root , Ensign Brown. In 1778 he served one month at Rhode Island under Genl. Sullivan, Capt. Robinson's Company, & was dismissed at Providence. He also served about a fortnight as volunteer at the time Genl. Sullivan attempted to drive the enemy from Rhode Island, & retreated with the Army across Howland's Ferry - he never received any written discharge - he served at N.Y. with Col. Seymour's Regt. Genl. McDermot's Brigade, but cannot distinguish other Regts. He knew Genl. Washington, Putnam, Lafayette, Green, & others whose names he does not remember. He has no documentary evidence, but he has the affidavit of W m Sweetland who was his Ensign in 1776. He was born at Atleboro' April the 15. Sept. 1755 - his age is recorded there, & also in his Bible. Since the Revolution he lived in Fitzwilliam , N.H.

over twenty years, & for the last 22 years has lived in Wallingford, Vermont. He is known to the Rev. Frederic Page, & Joseph Randall Esq. & most of the other inhabitants of Wallingford.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid. }
R. Moyer Rugg
John Godding
We Frederick Page a Clergyman residing in Wallingford and Joseph Randall residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Godding who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid. }
R. Moyer Rugg
Frederick Page Joseph Randall
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Frederick Page who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Wallingford and that Joseph Randall Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident in Wallingford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce, Esq.
Clerk of the Court of Petitions
do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Godding for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 30 th day of July A. D. 1832
R. Moyer Rugg

No 2904 John Godding
adm d

BRIEF in the case of  John Godding  of  Rutland Co.  in the State of  Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Probate Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. Gen.     In 1776 Jan'y, " 1 " Private Capt. Richardson. Col. Mose. Hill.   " July 1 " 5 " " " Col. Parry, Genl. Fellows   1777 was taken sick 14 days before his time was out & was obliged to stay 6 months   1778 " 1 " " Genl. Spencer, Capt. Beck   " 1 " " Capt. Robinson, Genl. Sullivan   volun. about about 14  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? St. Albans Mass.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living & traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. Brown
Examining Clerk.

In reply to your request of Oct 14 in , received Nov 21 for a statement of the military history of John Godding a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 63 13 160
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1776 1 mo Pvt Stephen Richardson Mass   July 1. 1776 6 mos " Paul Richardson Olmeon Gary "   1777 1 mo " George Peck "   1778 1 mo " Daniel Robinson "   2 mos " Genl. Sullivan "  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Millbury Mass.
Date of application for pension, July 21 1832 . His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Wallingford Rutland Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, born Sept. 15. 1755 at Millbury, died in June 1847.
Remarks: Wife name not stated died in Vt prior to Sept 10 1834. Children names not stated, residing in Greenwood, Steuben Co. N.Y. in 1834.

Rev. J. B. Gading, Haver...
Mr. J. B. Gading
Joseph H. ... died - or Mrs. ... Rev. Rev. ...
John ... N. O. ... J. B. Gading

March 26, 1940.
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Mrs. J.D.Dehn 706 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, New York.
BA-J/CC John Godding S.13160
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Godding (Goding) who was born September 15, 1754, in Attleboro, Massachusetts and died about 1837 in Greenwood, New York.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S.13160, based upon service of John Godding in the Revolutionary War.
John Godding was born September 15, 1755, in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Attleboro, Massachusetts, John Godding volunteered in January, 1776, served one month as private in Captain Stephen Richardson's Massachusetts company; enlisted July 1, 1776, served six months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's company, Colonel Simeon Cary's Massachusetts regiment; enlisted in 1777, served one month as private in Captain George Peck's Massachusetts company and was in General Spencer's Expedition to Rhode Island; enlisted in 1778, served one month as private in Captain Samuel Robinson's Massachusetts company; enlisted served two weeks as private and was in Sullivan's Expedition on Rhode Island.
After the Revolution John Godding resided over twenty years in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, then moved to Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, where he was living when allowed pension on his application executed July 21, 1832. In 1834, he was living in Greenwood, Steuben County, New York, with his children, his wife having died prior to that time in Vermont. The names of his wife and children are not designated.

John Godding died in June, 1847.
In 1858, one Emily R. Godding in Calumet County, Wisconsin, in 1859, one John Godding in Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin, and one Hulda C. Godding (residence not shown) were referred to as heirs of the soldier; their relationship not shown.
No further family data are shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, and the name and address of person paid you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
John Godding Certificate #8542 Issued April 17, 1833 or September 17, 1833. Rate $28.25 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New York Agency, transferred from Vermont.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Buffalo N.Y.
Feb. 29, 1940
Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I wish to obtain data regarding one John Godding (Goding) who was a Revolutionary soldier. He was born in Attleboro Mass. Sept. 15, 1754. He died about 1837 at Greenwood N.Y.
I believe his widow received a pension. First wife Mary Robbins and second wife a Miss Condon . His children were all born in Fitzwilliam N.H.
I would also like to verify if his father John Godding (Goding) who came to Attleboro Mass.

From Scotland was a Revolutionary soldier. He married Rebecca Sweetland of Attleboro and he died prior to 1779. She went with her son John to Fitzwilliam N. H.
Any information you give me on these men will be much appreciated.
Sincerely
(Mrs. J. D.) Harriet L. Dehn 706 Lafayette Ave Buffalo N.Y.

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
June 17, 1907
Searched by Mill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, John Godding
Service, _____ Rev. War
Remarks: _____
No B.L. claim and no other pension claim, either invalid, widow or rejected than Sur. File 13160 aw.
_____ Chief of Division.

John Godden - M.P. 1818 - not considered

Fols
✓ Rev- Lindsay, California October 25, 1916
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Will you kindly give me a statement of the military history of John Godding a X Revolutionary soldier who received a pension. If there was more than one John Godding who received a pension will you send the records of each.
Thanking you very heartily I remain,
Very truly,
Stella M. Godding, Lindsay, California
see first letter over
Box 225

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Lindsay, Calif., March 14, 1910
The Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C. Sir,
I write to ask if you will please look up the record of my great grandfather, John Godding who fought in the Revolutionary war. We

are not certain as to what state he enlisted from but think very likely from Vermont and if not from there perhaps from Rhode Island or Mass. He drew a pension and my father remembers of seeing him bring home his pension money in about the year of 1832 to 1834.
This is all the information I can give and it will greatly

oblige me if you will look into this at once .
Thanking you in advance. I am,
Respectfully,
(Miss) Stella Godding Lindsey, Tulare Co., California
MAR 21 1910

1907 June 19. Awd. Int. for date of death Aw
1910 Mar 31. History to Miss Steele Goddard M.B.H.
1916 Nov. 18 Miss Goddard advised no other as originally descr. by her. F
1940 - Mar 26 - Hrtf To Mrs. H. D. Nelson cc
Refranz
13160 INVALID.
File No. 13160
John Godding Brn. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 146
[Arrangement of 1870.]

O W and N. Div Division.
AW Ex'r.
Sur File no. 13161 John Godding Rev. War.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., June 19, 1907
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of _____
John Godding pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832 by certificate No. 8542 issued Apr. 17, 1833 New York Agency, showing date of death, date of last payment of pension and to whom paid
Very respectfully,
V. Warner
Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Treasury Department

THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Washington, D. C.
The Department of Justice. Sir: In reply to your letter of the 14th inst. in the matter of the [illegible] that, according to the [illegible] [illegible] the [illegible] the records of this office show that [illegible] to the [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible]
Very respectfully, [Signature] [Title]
Enclosure [illegible]

PR
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 22 nd 1907.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: In reply to your letter of 19 th inst, in case of  John Godding Rev War Act 1832 Certificate # 8542  Albany Agency, _____ Roll, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, the records of this office show Last payment to have been made at $28 25 per month to  4 March 1837 in May 1837, The date of death is unknown  The pensioner had resided in Greenwood, Steuben Co. N.Y. for two  years and previously in Wallingford, Vermont.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
J. P. [Signature] Acting Auditor. 6
Deputy Auditor.

Dr. Cash Cr. Sent Sept 19. 1834 -

FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.
R. J. [illegible]

Bank of Burlington Sept 26. 1834
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com ee of Pension
Sir John Giddings
85-42 whose name is inscribed on the roll of the Vermont Agency at the rate of $8 37 1/2 per annum was last paid to the 4 th March 1834 -
Very Respectfully Yours Sir E. D. English Pres r J. A. Noble

Clary Mh. 24

Rev War Office, March 24 th 1854.
Mr. O
I have received several informal applications for pension & bounty law in the name of John Godding, Hulvah E. Godding, Emily R. Godding.
The Claimants are not entitled to anything under existing pension laws.
If the claimants on the 3 rd March 1855  were minor children of a Revolutionary soldier, the seven fourteen days they are entitled to bounty law. I have to suggest to you the importance of making applications with some formality.
I enclose herewith forms & instructions for your guidance in the future in making applications for bounty law under the act of 3 rd March 1855.
Calvin Cary Esq., Chilton.
Col. T. Wis:

12255.1
March the 19 1859

State of Wisconsin, === County of Calumet.
Geo S Prentiss Clerk of the Circuit Court for said County, do here- by certify that S H Duley Esq., whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof, or acknowledgement, of the annexed instrument, and therein written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said coun- ty, duly elected and qualified, and duly authorized to take the same, and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signa- ture to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine. I further certify that said instrument in executed in accordance with the laws of this state, as appears by said certificate.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court, at the clerk's office, in Chilton, this 19 th day of Nov A. D. 1858.
Geo S Prentiss Clerk. By O D Waller Dept
for twenty one years of age on the 31 day of march 1855
Emily B Godding
S H Duley Justice of the peace
Nov the 19 1858
Please to forward the above claims to Cabin Cury and the Summers Geo. C Whiting Esq
Washington. D. C

State of Wis Cannett Co }
Personally appeared before me at Justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid Emily Re Godding heir of John Godding deceased a Revolutionary Soldier Rhode Island State militia and that Emily Re Godding is entitled to 160 acres of County land under act of march the 3 d 1855 and that the aforesaid payment is under twenty one years of age on the 3 d day of march 1855
Emily Re Godding J. McQuay Justice of the peace
On the 19 1858
Please to forward the above claims to Cabin Co. and the numbers Geo. C. Whiting Esq
Washington D.C.

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March the 10 10 1859
For the City of
Price Brice  Waukesha Co
Chilton Calumet Co Wis
State of Wis Caumett
County of Waukesha  Waukesha Es
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of State above said John heir of  John Godding Revolutionary nary Soldier who died June 1848 New York militia 24  45 per annum under the Act of June the 7th 1852 that John Godding is entitled to 14 years pension Supplement ary to the Act entitled an Act for the relief of certain surviv- ing Officers & Soldiers of the Rev- olution passed Mar 7th of June 1852 hereunder neath the Continental line

4 that John Gedding is entitled to a pension due from the 4 th of March 1815 to the pas- sage of the act of the 7 th of June 1834.
Deputy Agent General Inland Rev.
Calvin Cary
to Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Washington D. C.
Please forward an address to Calvin Cary Dear Friend  Hartford Wis

John Gadding
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11 th day of March A.D. 1859
S. H. Duley Justice of the Peace
State of Wisconsin, == County of Calumet.
I John P. Hearne Clerk of the Circuit Court for said County, do hereby certify that S. H. Duley, Esq., whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof, or acknowledgement, of the annexed instrument, and therein written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly elected and qualified, and duly authorized to take the same, and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace, and veribly believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine. I further certify that said instrument is executed in accordance with the laws of this state, as appears by said certificate.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court, at the clerk's office, in Chilton, this 12 th day of March A.D. 1859.
John P. Hearne Clerk.

I William Sweetland of Attleboro' in the County of Bristol & State of Massachusetts, being engaged under oath to law, do depose, testify & say that I was in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, with John Godding near of Wokingford as near as I can recollect for the space of between five & six months in the year 1776, performing service in the State of New York, in the Regt. Comd. by Col. Simeon Gary, & Capt. Colib Richardson & that the said Godding served faithfully for the term he was enlisted & honorable discharged. William Sweetland
Bristol J s June 30. 1832. Then personally appeared the above named William Sweetland subscribed to this deposition & made oath to the truth of the same before me.
Levi May Jus. of P. Peace
I testify & say that the above named William Sweetland is a credible witness & that full confidence is to be placed on his testimony.
Levi May Jus. of P. Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
To Bristol ss. I, James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Leanne Mary Casey, whose signature is affixed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the peace, in for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this third day of August, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirtytwo. Jas. Sprout
John G. Goding Wm. Sweetland Deputy

Alma de la Sept 13 Recd Sept 18. 1834
Free
James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington City D.C.

State of New York Albany County 3 rd .
On this tenth day of September A.D. 1834, Personally appeared before me, Willett Sarrabee Esquire, a justice of the peace in and for the said county of Albany, John Godding, who being duly sworn according to Law does on his oath declare that he is the same person who formerly belonged the company commanded by Captain Stephen Richardson, does not now recollect the colonel's name; also to the company commanded by Captain Caleb Richardson, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Carey; also to the company commanded by Captain George Peck, in Spence's expedition; also to the company commanded by Captain Samuel Robinson, does not now recollect the colonel's name - All in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the town of Greenwood in the county of Steuben and State of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be made payable in the City of New York, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Vermont to the State of New York are that he lost his wife in Vermont and removed to New York to reside with his children - Sworn and subscribed to, before me, John Godding the day and year aforesaid.
Willett Sarrabee justice of the peace
State of New York Albany County 3 rd .
On this tenth day of September

A.D. 1834. Personally appeared before me, Willett Larrabee, Esquire, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Allegany, Talmai — Garnell — of the town of Greenwood in the county of Steuben and State of New York and on being duly sworn according to Law does on his oath say that he knows John Godding who has sworn to and subscribed his name to the pre- ceding affidavit to be the identical John Godding named therein — Talmai Garnell Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid. I also certify that Talmai Garnell who subscribed the above affidavit is a man of veracity and of sane mind.
By Willett Larrabee Justice of the Peace

State of New York Allegany County ss
I, Mason W. Sherman Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Willett Sarrabee Esq. before whom the within affida- vit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County. And that I am acquainted with his hand writing & hereby believe his name subscribed thereto to be genuine. Witness my hand & seal of office this 11 th day of September 1834.
W. Sherman Clerk
Almond Allegany co. N.Y. Sept. 12 th . 1834
Sir.
The foregoing is the application of John Godding for a transfer of his pension from the Agency of Vermont to that of New-York. I had no form from which to make a draft; I therefore pursued in the draft that course which would lead to a detection of fraud if any was intended. Mr. Godding request your immediate action in the case.
I am, Sir, very respectfully Your obedient servant
J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Willett Sarrabee
Note. please return your answer to me M. S.